John Kasich, to be precise. Comments in brackets are mine.

• Reduce government bureaucracy, shrink the size of the federal work force by 2 percent to 3 percent, and trim overhead expenses like travel and utilities.

• Eliminate corporate subsidies for ethanol and other programs for well-connected businesses. [this is true corporate welfare]

• Cut ineffective foreign aid programs that put money into the hands of corrupt and inept governments.

• Close unnecessary military bases. Modernize and privatize Pentagon personnel operations where appropriate. [Wouldn't suck to see how many NASA facilities are really essential, too.]

• Curb the skyrocketing growth of health care spending by putting unrestricted and robust Medical Savings Accounts into effect and reducing the number of frivolous lawsuits.

• Scale back the bloated farm program.

• Cut the pork out of the highway bill. Better yet, return the program to the states and let them manage it.

• Auction surplus federal assets to the highest bidder.

If you really want some ideas on cutting spending, check out this site. Caution: may be too graphic for space enthusiasts.

You listening, George? If not, let's just hope the House finds some guts this year.